Mohit Marwah
Mohit Marwah is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Mohit Marwah began their career in 2014 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 12 years. With 30 credits to their name, Mohit Marwah remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Mohit Marwah is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
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Biography
Mohit Marwah is a Hindi film actor born in New Delhi, nephew of Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and Boney Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut with Fugly (2014) opposite Kiara Advani in a film produced by Akshay Kumar. He appeared in Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, playing the character Subu, and in the historical drama Raagdesh (2017) about the Indian National Army trials. His family background includes being the son of Sandeep Marwah, founder of Noida Film City, giving him deep roots in Indian media and film production.
Career Milestones
Bollywood debut as lead actor
View film →Played Colonel Prem Sehgal in period drama
View film →Supporting role in major Dharma Productions hit
View film →Iconic Roles
Raagdesh
Played the role of Col. Prem Kumar Sahgal, a historical figure from the Indian National Army, in this patriotic drama about the INA trials.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Supporting role in this popular romantic comedy starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
Fugly
Lead role in his debut film produced by Akshay Kumar, which launched his Bollywood career.
Defining Moments
Hospital life support deception scene — Dev fakes cutting off his own life support and engineers a confrontation with a corrupt police officer in front of medics and reporters, making it appear the officer attacked him
Mohit Marwah's Bollywood debut scene that showcased his dramatic range; the film was produced by Akshay Kumar and Marwah spent two years trying to break into the industry before landing this role
View film →Portrayal of Colonel Prem Sehgal, one of three INA officers tried at the Red Fort — a real historical figure whose trial became a turning point in India's independence movement
Widely considered his most acclaimed performance; the film was launched at the Parliament of India, and his portrayal of this iconic historical figure earned him serious critical recognition beyond his earlier commercial work
View film →Subu's comic relief moments as part of the supporting ensemble around Varun Dhawan's character in the Badrinath wedding arc
Appearing in a major Dharma Productions blockbuster alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt broadened his mainstream visibility after Raagdesh's critical success
View film →Mohit Marwah by the Numbers
If you watched every Mohit Marwah film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 7 hours.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Did You Know?
Mohit Marwah made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film 'Fugly', which was produced by Akshay Kumar.
He is the nephew of veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and is part of the Kapoor film family.
He appeared in the 2017 hit film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
He has worked with major production houses like Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Films in short films.
He studied at the University of Melbourne before pursuing a career in acting.
Legacy & Influence
Mohit Marwah entered the Hindi film industry with the 2014 social satire 'Fugly', a film that garnered attention primarily for its production under Akshay Kumar's banner and its attempt to address contemporary societal issues. While his debut did not become a major commercial or critical success, it marked the arrival of a new actor from the industry's familial networks, being a part of the prominent Kapoor family. His career trajectory since has been characterized by supporting roles in notable productions. He appeared in the successful 2017 romantic comedy 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' as the protagonist's friend, Subu, a role that placed him in a major box-office hit and expanded his visibility to a wider audience. The same year, he took on a more serious role in the historical war drama 'Raagdesh', showcasing a willingness to participate in diverse genres. Beyond mainstream cinema, Marwah has also been part of short film projects with prestigious studios like Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Films, indicating an engagement with the evolving formats of digital storytelling within the industry's major houses. His contribution to Indian cinema, thus far, lies in his consistent presence as a reliable supporting actor in both commercial and content-driven projects. He represents a generation of actors who navigate between mainstream ensemble casts and niche digital content, contributing to the broader ecosystem without yet having a defining, star-making performance. His filmography, though selective, demonstrates a steady professional path within the industry's established production frameworks.


